UF roommates faced charges in fraternity brother's death
Gainesville prosecutors urged charges Friday against two University of Florida roommates in the death of Mathew Kaminer 19 at the Alpha Epsilon Pi house on April 20. Kaminer allegedly ingested an oxycodone tablet stolen from a pharmacy. autopsy showed a high dose well above therapeutic levels.
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Embezzler Surrenders in Ohio Society Case
Dan Wiant former CAO of the American Carrier Society Ohio chapter surrendered Friday night to FBI agents at Port Columbus after a Toronto flight. He faces bank fraud charges linked to embezzling about 6.9 million from the charity. He reportedly traveled Zurich Montreal Toronto before returning to Columbus.
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Death penalty rulings probed for race bias in Texas
A Texas review found race shaped death sentences in at least nine cases, including Victor Hugo Saldano. Supreme Court overturned one sentence. investigations by Attorney General John Cornyn scrutinize eight others for racial influence while prosecutors argue behavior should drive punishment.
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Migration painter Jacob Lawrence dies at 82 in Seattle
Seattle based painter Jacob Lawrence renowned for Migration and his stark bold color depictions of black history died in his sleep at 82. He shaped modernist narrative art while balancing abstraction with social themes and taught at the University of Washington after a long career starting with the Works Progress Administration.
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House Rejects Special Donor Disclosure Rules in Tax Committees
After the Senate moved to require disclosure of secret donors to tax exempt political groups, the House voted 216 to 202 against a similar amendment. Leadership vows a full consideration with a hearing and another vote before July recess as reform advocates praise the momentum. Senator McCain remains hopeful Congress will send a disclosure bill to President Clinton.
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AT&T split may be map for Microsoft breakup
Washington AP reports experts compare potential Microsoft division to the AT&T breakup, noting differences in assets and digital division challenges. Analysts say Microsoft is not AT&T and caution the impact may diverge due to intangible property and cyberspace complexities.
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Presley Place housing project breaks ground in Memphis
Lisa Marie Presley in Memphis to break ground for Presley Place a homeless housing project funded by the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation with 1.3 million dollars and planned completion by June The project aims to give hope and shelter to families without homes while Elvis grew up in poverty in public housing in Memphis
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